What's your favorite perfume?

[TGMarla]

Now for something on the lighter side. Let's have some fun, ladies. Tell me (and everyone else), what's your favorite perfume? Mine's "Beautful" by Estee Lauder. I found it one day while working on a computer for a client. She was standing directly behind me. To say I was attracted by her perfume is a great understatement. I found it positively distracting. I asked her what she was wearing, and she told me. I immediately purchased a bottle of it for my wife, who loved it as well. Heck, what woman wouldn't? One sniff, and you'll be hooked. It is one of the most feminine scents I have ever smelled.

What's yours?

[Rebecca Petersen]

I too think "Beautiful" is a wonderful scent, but also love "Michael." Ah, Gardenias.

[robyn1114]

I love Allure Sensuelle fron Chanel

[Lauren_T]

Estée Lauder's Beyond Paradise - it's just like me; people seem to either love it or hate it...:eek: :o

[obsessedwithpantyhose]

AVON'S "far away"

[Carlacd]

Enjoli. Reminds me of when in the 70's, going to stripper clubs. Liked it then, and like it now.

[Jodi]

I love both "Heavenly" and "Very Sexy" by victorias Secret.

Jodi

[tifftg]

Clinique Happy

[suchacutie]

A little number called "sexual". It never fails to attract my attention. It is listed as a "day" fragrance, but I've never seen that limitation!

[Marlena Dahlstrom]

"Allure" by Chanel

[Laurie Ann]

White Diamonds

[sissy stacy]

(curtsey)

4 way tie:

'Bandit' or 'Fracas' by Robert Piguet

"L'Air du Temps" or 'Deci, Dela' by Nina Ricci

(curtsey)

-sissy s.

[Francine]

for me, it's Exlamation! I even have the body powder to go with it. I also have Lady Stetson, also with a body powder. Wear a small shot of either one every day, even in my "male mode".

[Olivia]

Sun, Moon, Stars is my favorite scent. I buy it for my wife, and use it myself of course, lol. Olivia

[Drucilla]

Now for something on the lighter side. Let's have some fun, ladies. Tell me (and everyone else), what's your favorite perfume? Mine's "Beautful" by Estee Lauder. I found it one day while working on a computer for a client. She was standing directly behind me. To say I was attracted by her perfume is a great understatement. I found it positively distracting. I asked her what she was wearing, and she told me. I immediately purchased a bottle of it for my wife, who loved it as well. Heck, what woman wouldn't? One sniff, and you'll be hooked. It is one of the most feminine scents I have ever smelled.

What's yours?
"Beautful" comes in a cream form in a tube. A little less powerful than standard perfume but works great for a suttle female smell. I ware it all the time and no one has ever commented on it be a woman's perfume but I still get to enjoy knowing that it's all woman !

[Jennifercd_NJ]

I am definatel a Chanel girl

[Rachel Morley]

Samsara by Guerlain

[Stephanie Kay]

I'm with you, Marla. I only wear Beautiful by Estee Lauder. I even spritz my panties!:o

[Shannon]

I adore Anna Sui "Sui Dreams" -- flowery, with a hint of vanilla and sandlewood. My local Sephora stores seem to not have it in stock right now -- and I'm all out!

[Sophie_A]

Touch Of Pink

[jessbcuzz]

Red Door!

[Inredsatin]

I like Obsession
Hugs
Brenda

[Brianne]

I also love Beautiful. I use Beautiful in the cooler months and Beautiful Sheer in the summer. Both are intoxicating!

Brianne

[Deena]

Mine is White Diamonds. Love it. Hugs Deena.

[MsEva]

Red Door for me in the winter..in the summer it is Sunflowers or Happy.

[Crystal Harmony]

Paris by Paris Hilton:thumbsup:

[Tiffy]

My wife and I both use Elizabeth Arden's "Red Door".

Kisses, April

[LindaTS]

It's gotta be Red Door for this lady. Luv it.

[Katie Ashe]

Allure by Chanel, a real must have... Someday I'll be able to afford it.

[Joanne_2003]

toss up between Cody's Wild Musk and Avon's Timeless

[michellejean]

chanel # 5

[Marlena Dahlstrom]

Allure by Chanel, a real must have... Someday I'll be able to afford it.

Actually you can order samplers and minis online -- they're quite affordable. Perfume Bay (http://www.perfumebay.com/miniatures-women-s-designer-fragrance-samples.html) has Eau de Toilette Sampler Vial Spray for $5.

Given that we're not using perfume everyday and that it's only is good for a year or two, samplers are a very good solution.

[Lauren_T]

Actually you can order samplers and minis online -- they're quite affordable. Perfume Bay (http://www.perfumebay.com/miniatures-women-s-designer-fragrance-samples.html) has Eau de Toilette Sampler Vial Spray for $5.

Given that we're not using perfume everyday and that it's only is good for a year or two, samplers are a very good solution.That's a superb suggestion there, Darla...:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Misty_VA]

Red Door for the fall winter and 5th Ave for spring and summer

Misty

[Sarahgurl371]

I'm kind of partial to Taboo, plus i think the name kind of fits!!!

[Joni Thomas]

My favorite is "White Diamonds"...............It keeps my mind wandering all day long:angel:

[HaleyPink2000]

My wife and I both like this perfume!

Haley:)

[Leilani68]

Coty's White Musk (softer fragrance)
Exclamation! (powdery scent)....:)

[MarieTS]

I started this same thread in the Beauty Club Forum. My favorites are Amariage, Obsession, and Shalimar.

[Sedona]

Definately Lauren by Ralph Lauren. Probably because the first girl I fell for in high school wore it, and I have been able to spot it ever since.

[AngGG]

One of the only perfume's I have never gotten tired of is Poision by Christian Dior. Love it! Bvlgari runs a close second.

[DonnaT]

See http://crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=158808&highlight=escada#post158808

[Marla GG]

I love fragrance, so much so that I have read several books on the art and theory of perfumery and the history of the perfume industry.

It can take time to find a scent that you truly love. Buying sample sizes is an excellent way to experiment with different fragrances; I have sampled hundreds of perfumes over the years and I still try new ones from time to time. I think that scent is one of the most powerful yet underappreciated of the five senses, and I find that perfume can evoke a particular mood or emotion like nothing else can.

A fragrance consists of a harmonious combination of notes that together create an olifactory "accord," like a musical chord. Perfumes are composed of three notes: top notes, heart notes, and base notes. The top notes are the ones you smell when you first apply the perfume, and they evaporate quickly. The heart notes give the perfume its unique character, and the base notes (usually heavier scents like musk or patchouli) linger the longest. The scent of the perfume changes as you wear it, and that too is part of the pleasure, at least for me.

There are about five fragrances I wear regularly:

Coco by Chanel
Lolita Lempicka (my current favorite)
Jaipur Saphir by Guerlain
Samsara by Boucheron and
Gaultier (my other current favorite).

All of these can be classified as Oriental or "Floriental" fragrances, which means they smell sweet, spicy, earthy, exotic, and to me, sexy. I personally don't go for pure florals like Estee Lauder's Beautiful, but I agree it's an ultra-feminine scent and I gave some to Angel once as a gift. It does help to know what fragrance family you are drawn to when you are looking for something new. For example, I know I hate perfumes that mimic "green" scents (pine, rosemary, fresh-cut grass). There are plenty of perfume websites that provide information about these categories and will even let you search for fragrances by family.

If perfume isn't currently part of your femme wardrobe, you should really consider adding it. It's magic.:D

[PattiL]

I like the custom blends that Aveda has. Each time, you can have the scent be a little different. #3 is my favorite.

[freshfrankie]

I just love shishido and red.

Love Jeannie

[tiffa]

obsetion or jean paul gotiea

[GiniGirl]

I LOVE Private Collection, but I'm embarrassed to say that I'm a real sucker for Georgio!

[Stormgirl]

Very Sexy For Her 1

[jessi girl]

:) paris by paris hilton
:angel: heavenly by victoria secret & my yummy fav. is fantasy by britny spears. got a nice light youthful fragrance. :wink:

[TGMarla]

Thanks again to MarlaGG, for the wonderful reply posted here. It's important to be informed on subjects such as this, not only for ourselves, but for the others in our lives as well. I never knew half of the things she goes into here, and now I feel much more well informed. You're the best, Marla. Keep it coming. It is always a pleasure to hear from you and read about your incredible points of view on various subjects. Before this, I always approached perfume on a "sniff" basis, that is to say, I sniffed it. If I liked it, okay; if I didn't, I moved on. Thanks again!

[Stormgirl]

Marla GG is awesome

[Victoria Pink]

My favorite is Shalimar.

[Kierci]

I can not believe no one even remotely even began to sudgest Fire&Ice. This is an awsome perfume, (little hint folks it comes in "for men" also) The makers were so nice, having this little hint we can keep it around and the SO will never be any the wiser. "Honey its for men its not perfume" Haa Haa Haa . LAdies check it out. The other one I Love is Exclamation mmmmm yummy!!!!! The Vanilla Fields is a great winter scent, it kinda warms all the senses and makes you feel all warm inside.

[size7satin]

No perfume for me

I use soft smooth sweet smelling good old fashion baby powder on my legs and arms. To me that smells better then any perfume I have had to my nose.

[cindybarnes]

Eternity is my favorite :)

[Kim E]

White Diamonds for Spring and Summer. Vanilla Fields in the Fall and Winter. Rather liked Avon's Peach Musk too but don't think its available any longer.